Dallas PD Chief Eddie Garcia apologizes to family of boy fatally shot by Dallas officer in 1973
Nearly 50 years after a child was killed at the hands of police, Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia apologized on behalf of the department.
Dallas PD officer dragged by fleeing vehicle during traffic stop
Dallas police are searching for the hit-and-run driver who struck a police officer and dragged the officer during a traffic stop Wednesday afternoon.
Dallas mayor wants city manager to add more police officers, increase salaries
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson wants the city manager to add more police officers to next year's budget and salary increases. He says the current budget would actually cause the police force to shrink by not hiring enough officers to replace those that leave.
Dallas police hiring more 911 call takers due to staffing shortage
The Dallas Police Department is short about one quarter of the staff it needs to answer 911 calls.
Public invited to Wednesday events marking fifth anniversary of July 7 Downtown Dallas ambush
With the upcoming fifth anniversary of the July 7 ambush, families of the fallen officers hope the public continues to remember the sacrifice that law enforcement officers make when they make the pledge to protect and serve.
Violence interrupters offering a new approach to prevent violent crime in Dallas
A mix of officer targeted hot spots and volunteers on the streets both play a role in Dallas' crime reduction strategy.
Dallas PD launches public safety task force ahead of July 4th weekend
In addition to answering calls about fireworks and gunshots, the Dallas police chief says officers will be enforcing the violent crime reduction plan. They'll also be on the lookout for aggressive drivers in light of recent road rage incidents.
DPD partnering with businesses to offer Safe Places for victims of hate and other crimes
The Safe Place program invites businesses to place a decal in their front window indicating to anyone in a dangerous situation that they can shelter there until police arrive.
Dallas police ramping up patrols for aggressive drivers after string of road rage incidents
Road rage crimes are getting more attention from Dallas police after three shootings in the past three days. That's why officers in the coming days will ramp up highway enforcement to look for aggressive drivers.
Dallas Police Department to train all officers in ABLE peer-intervention program
It's called Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement, or ABLE. The goal is to have all 3,200 DPD officers complete the training by the spring of 2022.
Dallas police chief boasts 'aggressive' plan to combat uptick in violent crime
Dallas police reported the city’s 100th murder of the year on Wednesday. This time last year, Dallas was at 93. 2020 was the year Dallas saw its most homicides in nearly two decades. Aggravated assaults are also on the rise. There’s been a 7% increase of domestic cases and a 3% increase for non-domestic cases.
Dallas police senior corporal arrested for drunken driving
Sr. Cpl. Ronald Coulson was released Monday from the Denton County jail and is charged with driving while intoxicated with an open container.
Dallas police officer arrested for child sex assault
The Dallas Police Department said Officer Tyrone Williams Jr. was arrested Monday and charged with the sexual assault of a child.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia honored by Hispanic faith community
Pastor Marco Rico said in 35 years of preaching, he has never seen a police chief get so involved with the Hispanic faith community.
Despite longer 911 wait times, Dallas police chief says crime reduction plan is slowly working
It's been one month since Chief Garcia implemented his crime reduction plan, and he says it's working. He says overall violent crime is down 5% year-to-date. Still, newly-released data to Dallas City Council’s public safety committee is raising concern about how long it’s taking officers to arrive.
Dallas Police Association raises concerns over permitless carry bill
As permitless carry is set to become law in Texas, the Dallas Police Association is raising concerns over possible ramifications.
Suspected DWI driver hits DPD squad car
A man may face charges for driving under the influence after driving right into Dallas police officers.
Gov. Abbott approves penalties for defunding police in Texas cities
Surrounded by lawmakers and law enforcement, Gov. Abbott signed multiple bills he says 'backs the blue.' The laws take power away from local governments that defund law enforcement.
Dallas PD officer arrested in The Colony on multiple charges, including family violence, DWI
A Dallas Police Department officer was arrested in The Colony after police said he assaulted a woman he was dating.
Shots fired in domestic disturbance behind Dallas police substation
An early morning domestic disturbance ended with a car crash and gunfire right outside the Dallas Police Department's Northeast Substation.